I can picture those wheels on my Prostar trailer and the "MasterCraft" engraved on the wheel spoke painted blue to match the trailer.

3event

12-23-2009, 12:05 AM

Did anyone order from TTW yet? I could find no record of them on the BBB, but I did not yet take the step of google earthing their warehouse.... Great deals.

Bouyhead

12-23-2009, 08:24 AM

I like the garage!! An add on like that would cripple me tax wise here on Long island.

justinglow

12-23-2009, 10:10 AM

Did anyone order from TTW yet? I could find no record of them on the BBB, but I did not yet take the step of google earthing their warehouse.... Great deals.

I ordered. Talked to Dennis personally. Mine are shipping out Monday.

ProStar Slalom

12-23-2009, 12:42 PM

I ordered. Talked to Dennis personally. Mine are shipping out Monday.

I just did the same. Couldn't resist at that price....

BrianS

12-23-2009, 07:23 PM

Wow, thanks for the link, just placed my order. These will look great on my '93 trailer. I have the same trailer setup as the OP. The clear coat is peeling and they are starting to rust so these will look great.

DemolitionMan

12-23-2009, 10:55 PM

I think that these would look good on Sodars trailer.

Covi

12-24-2009, 08:45 AM

Did anyone order from TTW yet? I could find no record of them on the BBB, but I did not yet take the step of google earthing their warehouse.... Great deals.

I also talked to Dennis. Nice guy. Mine will ship Monday.

Gamble

12-28-2009, 11:00 PM

I ordered mine today also. After not getting the email concerning the shipment stuff, I contacted Dennis again, and he said due to Xmas, mine would be shipped tomorrow. Seemed like a great guy to deal with, and prices that can't be beat! Thanks for the heads up!

justinglow

12-28-2009, 11:04 PM

I ordered mine today also. After not getting the email concerning the shipment stuff, I contacted Dennis again, and he said due to Xmas, mine would be shipped tomorrow. Seemed like a great guy to deal with, and prices that can't be beat! Thanks for the heads up!

He sent me an e-mail too saying mine were leaving tomorrow. Post some pics on this thread when you mount them.

Covi

12-29-2009, 07:43 AM

He sent me an e-mail too saying mine were leaving tomorrow. Post some pics on this thread when you mount them.

I got the same email. Talk about customer service!

Gamble

12-29-2009, 07:50 PM

.....might have to take back my previous post. I have yet to receive any email correspondence from Dennis at Trailer Tire Warehouse. I have spoken to him this evening, and apparently, mine weren't shipped today. How convenient. He said they may go out Wednesday at 4 pm or so.........mind you, he's had my money since Monday at 7 am. Not sure about the rest of you guys, but this sounds like one of those things........if it sounds too good to be true, it prolly is! I advised him that if I did not have email correspondence from him by 8 am tomorrow, I'd be contacting paypal and his business asking for a full refund. I'd like the wheels, but don't get me wrong, I'd rather not get screwed either. If someone placed an order Monday morning, and was told they'd ship if I placed it soon enough, only to then find out, mine and someone else's didn't get done. He took my order over the phone, so after being told they'd ship, and then find out otherwise almost 2 days later........we'll have to wait til tomorrow. Anyone else had problems w/this guy?

Sodar

12-29-2009, 07:58 PM

I would not worry about it! Give the guy a day or two to ship everything out. This is kind of an "off week" for businesses and he maybe running a skeleton crew. Don't stress, unless he stops answering phone calls or things start to sound shady. To me, nothing about what you have posted has made it sound like this guy is a scammer.

Gamble

12-29-2009, 08:10 PM

Cam, I hope you're right!!

Covi

12-29-2009, 08:39 PM

Gamble, I did not receive an updated email with the shipping track number today either. I'm in retail so I kind of understand. I'm going to give him a day or two to respond back. Sodar's right atleast he is still answering the phone.

I'll keep you guys posted if and when I hear anything! Hopefully soon!

brucemac

12-29-2009, 09:11 PM

anxious to hear how this shakes out. i'd like to pick up 4 of those 14in chrome.

Gamble

12-29-2009, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the responses guys. I'll be the first to post up when I hear something........glad to hear I'm not the only one that didn't get a response.

So far I'm happy, I've received emails all along the way, my original ship date was yesterday but I received an email stating it would be delayed one day.

My guess is that things are backed up a little from the holidays and I'm guessing they got a little more business as a result of this thread than they expected.

I'll post up when they get here.

justinglow

12-29-2009, 10:39 PM

I got a shipping e-mail notification today as well. I would be patient, I ordered mine last week (Dec 23rd) and they are just shipping today. As Cam said it's kind of an off week for businesses.

brucemac

12-29-2009, 10:44 PM

what did you get justinglow? chrome?

justinglow

12-29-2009, 11:22 PM

Bruce I got the aluminum. I had the chrome on my other boat. To much chrome. I think these have a cleaner look. I am really big on chrome. JMO though

DemolitionMan

12-29-2009, 11:27 PM

If I still had my yellow SS I would have to get a set of these.

justinglow

12-29-2009, 11:48 PM

If I still had my yellow SS I would have to get a set of these.

You sold the 78?

DemolitionMan

12-30-2009, 12:11 AM

I sold it Thanksgiving weekend. I delivered it to nashville

Sodar

12-30-2009, 01:23 AM

I sold it Thanksgiving weekend. I delivered it to nashville

I didn't know that!

I didn't even know you had it listed!

Is the new owner a TT guy?

DemolitionMan

12-30-2009, 01:34 AM

I don't think he is. He had another 78, a 2006 x2 and a 50's model chris craft. I believe he is a collector. No I didn't have it listed. It needed a good home, I felt bad for her every time I left her sitting in the garage when I went to the lake with the new boat.:(

Covi

12-30-2009, 08:14 AM

Yellow 78, Wow I did not know it was for sale. I hope you got what you wanted for it. Hopefully my wheels ship today.

Covi

12-30-2009, 06:41 PM

Wheels shipped today. Do to arrive on the 5th!

Gamble

12-30-2009, 08:51 PM

My wheels shipped and scheduled to arrive on the 5th also. I'll have to say I am so far impressed w/Tire Warehouse.

DemolitionMan

12-30-2009, 11:18 PM

I knew all things would work out for you guys.:)

brucemac

01-04-2010, 01:56 PM

anybody get there rims yet? how are they?

couple questions, does the chrome hold up any better than the basic aluminum?

Are the matching center cones included?

how much is freight?

nascar

01-04-2010, 06:07 PM

My wheels came today , I got the 14" aluminum , they came with the center caps ( I have buddy bearings so not sure if they work ) and even the valve stems , they look great . Now , I just need to get some time off from work , so I can get them put on the trailer .

justinglow

01-04-2010, 06:08 PM

Bruce mine came today. I got the aluminum. I like the way it looks over the chrome. It came with the center caps as well. Freight was UPS and $35 I think. Not bad. $160 out the door for a pair with shipping.

brucemac

01-04-2010, 06:30 PM

thx for the reply. my current are exactly like you just got justinglow, but mine are showin there age and were probably not properly cared for by PO. they have some pitting.

considering chrome, but I'm really on the fence. not sure if it would look right, or if I should maybe just buy 4 new aluminum.

rims on my tow rig are chrome, what you guys think?

Sodar

01-04-2010, 06:35 PM

Chrome .

They look pretty sick!

http://www.mastercraft.com/photopost/data/501/1262prostar197red.jpg

Covi

01-04-2010, 06:41 PM

I thought some of the guys would be getting them today. Mine come tomorrow.

brucemac

01-04-2010, 06:47 PM

oh shoot, make that 5, forgot about the spare...hmmmm

BrianM

01-04-2010, 07:37 PM

Gotta love a little bling on the older trailers. I love mine.

Thrall

01-04-2010, 08:06 PM

Only $23 more per wheel than the machined ones for these chrome ones here, http://www.trailertirewarehouse.com/Aluminum-Wheels_c2.htm
53895

Thanks for the link TMC!
I've been on the hunt for a matching aluminum wheel for the new boat spare since I bought it.
Ordered one from Dennis at trailertirewarehouse with a tire. Shipping has been delayed because he ran out of tires, but he got in touch with me right away and explained what was going on. $65 for a wheel or $130+ for new tire and matching wheel is a great deal.

BrianS

01-04-2010, 09:02 PM

Mine arrived today. They came with the open center caps and valve stems installed. My only complaint is that the engraved Mastercraft lettering is slightly different on each wheel. 2 are pretty close but 1 has noticeably thicker lettering. Not enough to worry about for the price in my opinion, still a big upgrade over the originals.

Mine arrived today. They came with the open center caps and valve stems installed. My only complaint is that the engraved Mastercraft lettering is slightly different on each wheel. 2 are pretty close but 1 has noticeably thicker lettering. Not enough to worry about for the price in my opinion, still a big upgrade over the originals.

well, mine came in, and are being sent back! These things, at least the 4 I got, look like sh1t. The letters are horrible, and don't look anything like yours Yellow. Yours at least resemble the pic on the website. Mine look terrible. Fixing to post a pic if I can get the camera to cooperate. Lettering is extremely thin, and marks on most of the front part of the wheels.

Covi

01-05-2010, 08:27 PM

Mine came today! I will agree that the lettering is thin, but acceptable. I would guess that the black paint will come off very quick? If so then the writing (Mastercraft) should look ok just not highlighted.

Gamble

01-05-2010, 08:40 PM

Well, guess the old adage comes to light again...........you get what you pay for! I'll be quite honest, I'd be really torqued if I paid the original price for these things! Definitely not worth the $$

Sodar

01-05-2010, 08:44 PM

Is the MasterCraft not "indented" into the casting? The '07 and newer wheels are. Just curious...

Gamble

01-05-2010, 08:48 PM

yes they are indented, but the letters look like a 2 year old did it w/an etching pencil.

Sodar

01-05-2010, 08:50 PM

yes they are indented, but the letters look like a 2 year old did it w/an etching pencil.

So get a paint brush and put some new black in it.

Hell, TMCNo.1 made his cleats red to match... you guys could at least clean up the wheels! :D

Gamble

01-05-2010, 08:52 PM

you can't paint it.......well, you could---but it wouldn't work well, there's not much indented to paint, but it's hard to describe,........I shouldn't have to fix what was supposed to have been done correctly.

thatsmrmastercraft

01-05-2010, 08:59 PM

Having spent plenty of years in the aftermarket wheel industry, you can safely bet that these are blems. Structurally sound, but comesiticly challenged - not first line wheels. Often times the buyer is not aware of the fact they are buying blems until they try to claim a warranty, and find out there is none.

Gamble

01-05-2010, 09:13 PM

Mr. M, I think you're prolly right on the money w/that one. I'll see what Dennis says tomorrow, and give him a chance to fix it. I'm definitely none to impressed, to say the least!

justinglow

01-05-2010, 09:15 PM

Gamble mine came in and look great. What do you not like about them? I mean for $65 a wheel I think it's a good deal.

TMCNo1

01-05-2010, 09:19 PM

well, mine came in, and are being sent back! These things, at least the 4 I got, look like sh1t. The letters are horrible, and don't look anything like yours Yellow. Yours at least resemble the pic on the website. Mine look terrible. Fixing to post a pic if I can get the camera to cooperate. Lettering is extremely thin, and marks on most of the front part of the wheels.

Sounds like an outlet center for quality control rejected seconds/blems.

Gamble

01-05-2010, 09:22 PM

TMC, it prolly is, but that's not what is purported by the seller! I'll have to wait til tomorrow and see what happens. I'm prolly stuck w/them. They'll make good anchors!

Jim@BAWS

01-05-2010, 09:24 PM

Mark's old X7 with the bling wheel's!!!!!!!!

Marks was different

He actually sent his out to be chromed himself to some guy out of state. They where REG aluminum rims

Jim@BAWS

BrianS

01-05-2010, 09:34 PM

I agree that these are probably blems / rejects. The indented lettering is the problem, 1 is perfectly normal, but the other 2 are noticeably thinner.

With my single axle trailer you would have to really pay attention to notice it. They are a lot better than my current wheels so I'll be sticking with them. It does seem that this should have been disclosed in the ad though.

Anyone else have some pics of what they got?

Covi

01-05-2010, 09:36 PM

Ok here they are. Sorry for the thumb print on the lettering.

DemolitionMan

01-05-2010, 09:38 PM

They don't look that bad, I would just deal with it. You won't even notice it in a month.

heck, maybe the pics don't do it justice, but those don't look bad from where i sit, especially for the price. i think i have to pass though at least for now. i need a new box anchor, anchor buddy and tires for the rig before spring.

atlfootr

01-05-2010, 11:24 PM

Well, you get what you pay for! Definitely not worth the $$Ganble, spare us any potential anguish and show us what you received.
Help make my future ordering decisions easier ... thanks.

For the price? Maybe but not only are the letters wierd they are not centered? On that wheel if done correctly they should follow the contour of the spoke, not just be stamped straight. Now as I digress, $65.00 maybe not too bad but if misrepresented I do not care how *******much it costs, do it correctly!;)

Covi

01-06-2010, 07:56 AM

Thay are centered on the spoke. They do follow the contour. Tough to see in the pic. The issue I think is in the lettering quality itself.

TMCNo1

01-06-2010, 10:00 AM

IIRC, the wheels are either cast or forged and the lettering it part of the initial forming process. Then when the wheels are machined and there was an imperfection in the mold or form the material machined away may/will leave the letters shallow in places depending how much additional machining is done because of other casting/forging imperfections that may have developed also. Also if the machining tool is dull it can leave the edges of the letters jagged as seen in some of the photos and when colored like on the machined wheels the letters will look like crap after they are clear coated or anodized. When the chrome wheels are prepared for chroming, they are polished and buffed prior to plating and most times the edges of the letters on the chrome wheels are cleaned up by the polishing/buffing process and not colored because the paint will not stick well to the chrome, therefore you most likely won't see the imperfections in the lettering as bad.
Apparently rather than recycle the imperfect wheels after all that material, machine time and labor involved in the production and QC determines they are not first grade wheels, they are sold as blems at a discount to someone for sale at discount priced, much like you can find Wrangler jeans for $10 that have a slight material or stitching imperfection or even blemished tires.

DemolitionMan

01-06-2010, 10:32 AM

Have yall thought about etching out the shallow parts with a dremel?

thatsmrmastercraft

01-06-2010, 11:49 AM

Have yall thought about etching out the shallow parts with a dremel?

Doing that would cut through the clear coat and you would quickly have peeling and corrosion to deal with. A better solution would be to paint the letters. You could even paint until the level of paint was flush with the wheel face.

DemolitionMan

01-06-2010, 11:54 AM

Have yall thought about etching out the shallow parts with a dremel?

Doing that would cut through the clear coat and you would quickly have peeling and corrosion to deal with. A better solution would be to paint the letters. You could even paint until the level of paint was flush with the wheel face. After etching paint it.

Thrall

01-06-2010, 12:55 PM

So looking at thse wheels (the polished aluminum ones) are the spokes a straight 5 spoke or are they "twisted" like a fan blade? 'Cause they don't look like a straight 5 spoke, which is what my 2006 wheels are.
Are these for an earlier or later model trailer than 06? Most of the early/mid 2000's trailers I've seen have straight 5 spoke wheels. Don't really want the one I have on order if it's different, plus wouldn't there be separate left and right wheels or are they just different on the R and L side of the trailer? :confused:

I got a steelie wheel off my sled trailer that I painted black for my spare now. Looks pretty darn good. At least it's not "supposed" to match and for $29 I can get a Mastercraft spare tire cover anyway. If the new wheels we're buying don't match what I got on the trailer then not sure I want it. Got a couple days to decide since Dennis said he's not getting more tiers in until the 11th.

duckguy

01-06-2010, 05:27 PM

For 65 bucks I think they look really good. I thought I was anal.

justinglow

01-06-2010, 05:35 PM

For 65 bucks I think they look really good. I thought I was anal.

Duckguy your right. For the money they are great. I have no problems with mine.

Gamble

01-06-2010, 05:46 PM

I was told today they are die cast, hence the somewhat differences between wheels. For the money, they'll work.........I can't seem to get a picture of mine to load.

thatsmrmastercraft

01-06-2010, 05:51 PM

I was told today they are die cast, hence the somewhat differences between wheels. For the money, they'll work.........I can't seem to get a picture of mine to load.

They probably have several molds so the variance is likely from mold to mold.

Gamble

01-06-2010, 05:51 PM

I'll see if I can get it to work!

thatsmrmastercraft

01-06-2010, 05:55 PM

After etching paint it.

Anytime the clearcoat is compromised, it will eventually get some moisture under it and it will begin to separate from the wheel. The paint may seal it for a while, but eventually it would come back to bite you.

Gamble

01-07-2010, 11:13 AM

Guys, I must admit, Dennis at Trailer Tire Warehouse is committed to Customer Satisfaction. With that said, he sent me an email explaining the info about the wheels. They manufacture the wheels for Mastercraft to be used on their trailers. They've been doing so for many years, with no problems to date. He explained they are die cast, poured into a mold. The wheels are not seconds, blem's or otherwise. I advised him after I mount a tire and get 'em on the trailer, mine should be fine too. Again, I have to give credit, and a bunch of it, when it's due. Not often do you find a business that is concerned about service after the sale anymore. This place is, and I owe it to Dennis that it's that way. Just wanted to pass on the info. If anyone has any questions, get w/me.

justinglow

01-07-2010, 06:50 PM

I to have spoke with Dennis. I never had a problem with mine but he sent me an e-mail to make sure I was happy. Below is what it said. I would not have a problem recommending him or buying from him again.

Dennis wrote.......

1. The wheels are not seconds or blems, they are the exact same wheels that were manufactured for, and purchased by, MasterCraft for their factory trailers. They are original equipment.
2. The reason for the special deal is to clear inventory that is setting in the warehouse (i.e., overstock)
3. They are manufactured by a company with a long standing relationship with MasterCraft. There have been zero issues with these wheels and in fact, there has yet to be a wheel ever returned to the manufacturer for a problem.
4. This company is highly regarded and manufactures wheels for a number of major automobile manufacturers.
5. The logo's are part of the mold and are generated when the wheels are cast. They are not machine cut after the fact. This is to the MasterCraft specification. If there were to be any variations from wheel to wheel, it would be very slight and certainly not noticeable when mounted on a trailer. The logo appears in the same spot on every wheel. (someone suggested they were "stamped on")

justinglow

01-10-2010, 02:25 PM

Well it's 25 degrees here in Dallas this morning. I got up pulled the boat out took the old wheels off and went and had the new ones mounted and just put it back together. I like it!

nascar

01-10-2010, 04:25 PM

Sweet ! I like the new look and at a great price .

Covi

01-10-2010, 05:04 PM

Well it's 25 degrees here in Dallas this morning. I got up pulled the boat out took the old wheels off and went and had the new ones mounted and just put it back together. I like it!

Justin, They look great. I just pulled my old ones today in the garage. Hopefully I can get them mounted tomorrow and returned to the trialer. Again they look awesome!!!

thatsmrmastercraft

01-10-2010, 05:19 PM

Well it's 25 degrees here in Dallas this morning. I got up pulled the boat out took the old wheels off and went and had the new ones mounted and just put it back together. I like it!

Those wheels look fantastic!

DemolitionMan

01-10-2010, 05:45 PM

Those look good.

JimN

01-10-2010, 05:59 PM

Well it's 25 degrees here in Dallas this morning. I got up pulled the boat out took the old wheels off and went and had the new ones mounted and just put it back together. I like it!

Nice decals!

Gamble

01-10-2010, 06:54 PM

Justin, looks sharp! I'm waitin' for the arctic blast to go away, then I'm off to the boat stall to fetch mine!!

justinglow

01-10-2010, 07:22 PM

Nice decals!

Haha. There still in the box. I am going to put them on this spring.

JimN

01-10-2010, 07:31 PM

Haha. There still in the box. I am going to put them on this spring.

Must be my monitor, then.

Covi

01-15-2010, 08:20 PM

Tires went on the wheels last week. Over the weekend the wheels went on the trailer. IMO I think they look great. What a difference from the 86' black powder coat steel.

justinglow

01-15-2010, 09:47 PM

Tires went on the wheels last week. Over the weekend the wheels went on the trailer. IMO I think they look great. What a difference from the 86' black powder coat steel.

I totally agree Covi. Post some pics when you can!

TX.X-30 fan

01-16-2010, 06:36 PM

Well it's 25 degrees here in Dallas this morning. I got up pulled the boat out took the old wheels off and went and had the new ones mounted and just put it back together. I like it!

Looks very nice Justin, you should start a boat/trailer thread barack-head :D

Eddie Dodge

02-07-2010, 07:01 PM

I would like to thank you for posting this. The wheels that was on my boat looked ok from a distance, but up close you could tell that they needed replacing. I have wanted to replace them for a few years, but could not afford it and also did not know what to get. The price convinced me to work several weeks of overtime to get them. Thanks again. Pictures before and after.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/prostar190/P1030982.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/prostar190/P1030980.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/prostar190/P1030984.jpg